Busi Lurayi is a South African actress who was born on July 28, 1979, in Soweto, Johannesburg. She is known for her talent, passion, and versatility in the entertainment industry. Despite her success, Busi has managed to keep her personal life private, and not much is known about her early life.
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In 2020, she gained international recognition for her role as Tumi Sello in the Netflix drama series “How to Ruin Christmas.” Busi has also starred in several notable productions such as “Home Affairs,” “Wild at Heart,” and “Generations.” She has received numerous awards for her exceptional performances, including the Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Comedy in 2006 and the Golden Horn Award for Best Actress in a TV Comedy in 2011.
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| Birth Name: | Busisiwe Lurayi |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 1987 |
| Died | 15 May 2022 (aged 35) |
| Place of Birth | Thembisa,Gauteng |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Gender: | Female |
Busi Lurayi cause of death
The circumstances surrounding her death are still unclear, but her father, Freddy Mokoena, found her lying in a pool of blood with leg injuries in her flat in Edenvale, Gauteng. Foul play is suspected, as bruises were found on her legs and blood was streaming from her mouth.
Her associates and family members have expressed shock and called for a thorough investigation. The police have confirmed the visible bruises on her legs and blood coming from her mouth. A toxicology report is still pending to reveal the cause of death. Lurayi was buried in Kempton Park on Wednesday.
Busi Lurayi Career
Busi Lurayi is a renowned South African actress who gained fame for her leading role as Phumzile in the SABC1 sitcom City Ses’la, which aired from 2005-2006 and again in 2010. She won the inaugural SAFTA (South African Film and Television Awards) for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Comedy for her performance as Phumzile in 2006. After the first season, she left the show and joined the cast of the ITV drama series Wild At Heart as Thandi, a teacher who home-schools children in the second season.
In 2008, Lurayi landed the starring role of Winnie Molepo, a lawyer working for the Sokhulu brothers in the SABC1 drama series Sokhulu & Partners. She made a guest appearance on the medical drama series ER in May 2006, playing the role of Sittina in the episode titled “There Are No Angels Here” (Season 12, Episode 20).
Lurayi returned to the role of Phumzile for the fourth and final season of City Ses’la in 2010, and her character received a spin-off series, Ses’Top La, which premiered in 2012. In 2011, she joined the cast of the SABC1 soapie Generations as Swazi Lukhele, a socialite wife who was divorcing her husband David Lukhele.
In 2012, Lurayi was a main cast member of the Mzansi Magic sitcom S.I.E.S., playing the head of the government department of Social Impact and Empowerment Strategy. She hosted the M-Net game show Million Rand Money Drop in 2013 and reprised her role as Phumzile in the second season of Ses’Top La in 2014.
Busi Lurayi awards
Busi Lurayi, a South African actress, has received recognition for her outstanding work in the entertainment industry. Her performance as Phumzile in the popular sitcom City Ses’la in 2005 was well-received by audiences, leading to her reprising the role in the spin-off series Ses’top La in 2012. Lurayi has been honored with several prestigious awards, including:
- The Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Comedy in 2006
- The Golden Horn Award for Best Actress in a TV Comedy in 2011
In addition to her awards, Lurayi hosted the M-Net game show Million Rand Money Drop in 2013, showcasing her versatility as an entertainer.
